Sourdough as a Lifestyle

This workshop will challenge you to think about food and health, holistically. As you work through the bread making process, and taste the difference, you will question what you’ve been eating all this time.

Our artisan baker will demonstrate every step of the sourdough making process while you bake your very own loaf of sourdough bread to take home.

Workshop Highlights

Starter maintenance

Alternative uses for your leftover starter

The importance of ingredients with a focus on salt

Understanding each step in the process of baking

Mixing, turning, kneading, and shaping techniques

Discovering why sourdough is particularly nutritious and digestible

Learning a basic sourdough recipe, as well as how to plan your baking schedule

Understanding where the sour flavour comes from

Learning about gut microbiomes, prebiotics, and probiotics

Knowing when the bread is proofed

Scoring and baking your bread

A panel of speakers will cover various topics regarding sourdough bread, fermentation and building a framework for living a healthy lifestyle.

The limited class size will allow instructors to provide individual attention through the steps where necessary.

Two exercise sessions with our certified health and fitness instructor

Delicious organic meals - Savour the taste of our exclusive 8 Corners Organic open-faced sandwiches with a cup of green tea, soaking in the water view from the Organic Tea Room while you wait for your dough to rise. Lunch, dinner and a tea time will be served in the 8 Corners Organic Tea Room. A light organic breakfast will also be available for those who come early enough. 8 Corners Organic green tea will be served throughout the day.

“More than 20 million Canadians suffer from digestive disorders every year.”

Millions of people are unaware of how gluten in modern day bread impacts digestion, mood, sleep and energy. Sourdough bread may be the answer. Learn how small changes can positively improve your long term health.

Additional Topics

Health benefits of sourdough bread

The fermentation process behind sourdough bread

Why gluten can make you sick over time

The health benefits of fermentation

Why ‘Saliva’ is the key to good health

A framework for a healthy lifestyle

Immerse yourself in nature as you discoverCamp Howdy, nestled between the mountains and the ocean on the Indian Arm.

You Will Leave With

Your very own organic sourdough loaf

Unique 8 Corners organic sourdough starter

Sourdough Workbook which includes a sourdough recipe, and key points from all the lectures

Certificate of completion

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Every Review is a 5 Star Review

"It’s not just another “bread workshop" You get so much more…All the crucial elements of a healthy lifestyle kneaded into the sessions. The hours might seem long, but it’s very engaging and interactive, so there’s never a dull moment. Overall, I simply loved it!"Julie M.

"An inspiring and unique experience that will show you different ways to look at health – not just a bread workshop! Great investment, you won’t regret!"

Carly J.

"Very friendly and well prepared. Very informative, fun, supportive and rewarding experience."

Jessy G.

"…opportunity to learn about the important ingredients to improve our lifestyle habits, to live a healthier more productive life. Very informative and well worth the time."Sharilyn S.

"Truly, this was an investment for my health and longevity."Anne E.

"AMAZING!! It exceeded my expectations! All of the presenters were friendly, knowledgeable and relatable/down to earth. Excited to take my “baby” (loaf) home to share with the family."Deborah S.

Refund and Cancellation policy:100% refund for cancellations made up until 1 week before workshop date.

Cancellations made within 7 days of the workshop date will receive a 50% refund.